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Methods of Midrash

How this genre gleans deep meaning from the Torah's text

The Mekhilta

Halakhic Midrash on Exodus.

The Non-Jew in Jewish Law

Rabbinic authorities have used different arguments to redress inequities in the way halakhah treats non-Jews.

Jewish Attitudes Toward Proselytes

At times, Jews have embraced large numbers of converts, but hostile relations with Gentile neighbors often led to suspicion of proselytes as well. 

Israel and Anti-Gentile Traditions

Israel Shahak's theory that anti-Gentile traditions have influenced Israeli policy is well known in both Arab and anti-Semitic circles, but Jews have yet to properly confront it.

Nusah: The Music of Prayer

Traditional musical motifs, called nusah, give each service of Jewish prayer a distinct sound.

Jewish Painters

With the Enlightenment, Jewish painters experienced unprecedented opportunity.

Yaacov Agam

The artist's unique geographical creations have made him a leading pioneer of optic and kinetic art.

Jewish Folk Art

Visual arts are a beautiful way to express religious devotion.

Jewish Art in Medieval & Modern Times

Jewish artists have tended to take on elements of the societies in which the artists lived.

Jewish Art in the Ancient World

As far back as the biblical period, art has been created and valued in Jewish communities.

Israeli Visual Arts: Where East Meets West

Visual arts in Israel predate the country's independence yet play a defining role in the country's identity as a nation.

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